The Medicine We Need: A Simple View on Life’s Tough Times
A friend of mine recently asked a question that really made me think. He was frustrated and asked,
“If God exists, why do some people suffer through hard times they can’t handle, while others—sometimes not so good people—seem to live in comfort?”
It’s a fair question. We see it in our daily lives. Some people face struggle after struggle, while others seem to have it easy, even when their actions don’t seem right. The thought stayed with me, and I kept thinking about it after our conversation.
Later that day, something small gave me a big realization. I noticed a bottle of medicine. We all know how bad some medicines taste, especially the ones our parents made us take when we were kids. No child likes the taste, and many even refuse to take it. But a loving mother, thinking of her child’s health, still makes them drink it. Why? Because she knows it will help them get better. Have you ever seen a mother stop giving medicine just because her child hates it? Never. She knows the discomfort now will bring better health later.
That made me think, Isn’t this the same with God and the tough times we face?
Just like the mother giving bitter medicine to her child, maybe God lets us go through hard times because He knows it’s good for our soul in the long run.
While we may resist, question, or even feel angry in the moment, God sees the bigger picture that we can’t see. The struggles we face now may be exactly what we need for our future growth, just like the child who needs medicine to heal.
When we’re in the middle of these tough situations, it’s easy to feel like we’re being punished. But what if it’s not punishment at all? What if it’s part of a larger plan, helping us become stronger or wiser? A mother’s love is behind that bitter medicine, and perhaps the tough times in life are God’s way of preparing us for something we don’t yet understand.
On the other hand, the people we see living comfortable lives without facing struggles may not be as lucky as they seem. Every person has their own journey, and not all challenges are visible. Luxury might not lead to real growth, just like avoiding medicine won’t lead to true health.
So, the next time life gives us a “bitter pill” to swallow, maybe we can look at it differently—like medicine for our soul. It may not be pleasant now, but it’s given with care for our future well-being. It’s not easy to think this way in the moment, but it helps us see the bigger picture.
I’m still learning from this idea myself. What about you? Have you ever gone through tough times that later helped you grow? Let me know your thoughts—I’d love to hear your experiences.
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